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hines
July 30, 2024

Q&A.D. with GHSA executive director Robin Hines

Dr. Robin Hines began his tenure as Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Executive Director in June 2017. As the Executive Director, his responsibilities include the day-to-day administration of the GHSA, by-law interpretations, student eligibility...


school year
July 30, 2024

Preparing for the athletic school year

As the new athletic school year approaches, athletic directors must be proactive in their preparations. Here are some essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful year for your sports programs. 1. Review and Update Policies: Begin by reviewin...


gym
July 30, 2024

Get your gyms and fieldhouses into back-to-school shape

Students are returning to school. Are your indoor facilities ready? If the answer was a resounding “maybe,” it’s time to get to work – with no maybes. Indoor facilities, according to the professionals who manufacture and install them, are ...


football
July 30, 2024

How SDSU Football develops championship-caliber players

We have a saying at the South Dakota State University Football Program: “Committed. Invested. Developed.” It’s a declaration that we will work with full intention to make you the best version of yourself. As a developmental program, you must fu...


club sports
July 30, 2024

The growing divide between club sports and high school athletics

A significant shift is occurring in the evolving landscape of youth athletics. The rise of club sports is increasingly overshadowing traditional high school sports programs. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for athletic administrators and coac...


conduct
July 30, 2024

13 tips for creating a student-athlete code of conduct

It is fairly common for high school athletic programs to have codes of conduct for their student-athletes. These documents detail the standards that athletes are expected to meet and guide their deportment to maintain their place on a team. In par...


ncaa
June 10, 2024

Insights into coaching at all three NCAA divisions

We all know how dissimilar all the collegiate levels are from one another. The athletic department budgets of NCAA Division I schools are significantly larger, and facilities are more impressive. This disparity is well documented, but what about the ...


cross-training
June 10, 2024

Cross-training for sport-specific athletes

Among youth sports, a hot topic is whether or not athletes should play multiple sports throughout the year. Playing multiple sports will improve strength, coordination, and conditioning. This is a way for athletes to avoid overtraining and create mus...